FT 4 – Fundamentals of Ridden WorkBy Fiona / February 25, 2022 Course Information Ridden Flexions Ridden Flexions – Introduction Ridden Flexions – Forward and Follow Ridden Flexions – Outside Flexion Ridden Flexions – Inside Flexion Ridden Flexions – Vertical Flexion Ridden Flexions – Flexions and Transitions Ridden Flexions – QUIZ Backwards Backwards – Introduction Backwards – Hind End Back Up Backwards – Straight Back Backwards – Back and Around Backwards – Quiz Moving Shoulders MOVING SHOULDERS: Introduction MOVING SHOULDERS: Zig Zag MOVING SHOULDERS: Roll Back MOVING SHOULDERS: Bouncing MOVING SHOULDERS: Spiral MOVING SHOULDERS: Haunch Turn Moving Shoulder QUIZ Stopping correctly STOPPING CORRECTLY: Introduction STOPPING CORRECTLY: Hind End Backing STOPPING CORRECTLY: Using Turns STOPPING CORRECTLY: Stopping Straight STOPPING CORRECTLY – QUIZ Lateral Yielding LATERAL YIELDING: Introduction LATERAL YIELDING: Using the Fence LATERAL YIELDING: Yield on a Circle LATERAL YIELDING: Yielding on a Straight Line LATERAL YIELDING – QUIZ Encouraging Good Balance GOOD BALANCE: Introduction GOOD BALANCE: Follow the Contact GOOD BALANCE: Straightness GOOD BALANCE: Forward and Through Good Balance – Quiz Maintenance MAINTENANCE: Introduction MAINTENANCE: Softness Check MAINTENANCE: Different Environments MAINTENANCE: Final Thoughts Maintenance Quiz Advancing Groundwork Close Contact Lunging Starting Liberty on the Ground Tips to Advance Liberty on the Ground Advancing Ridden Work – Road to Competition Improving Flatwork out of the Arena Starting Bridleless Riding Strength and Conditioning Polework Exercises Starting Jumping Shortening and Lengthening Strides Jumping “Skinny” Fences Introducing your horse to warm up arena Introduction to Trec Training and Competition